SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.09 g, 4h). Near EF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 1
Lot: 48. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 5 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.09 g, 4h). Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in right hand and fillet in left; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing left; above, dove flying left; below, grain stalk left; MEΣΣANIΩN in exergue. Caltabiano Series XVA, 624 (D223/R250); HGC 2, 801; SNG Fitzwilliam 1081 (same dies). Lightly toned, minor doubling, some die wear and minor flan flaws on obverse, struck with worn reverse die. Near EF.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection. Ex CNG inventory 188071 (April 2004), purchased from Antiqua (Steve Rubinger).


Closing Date and Time: 25 January 2023 at 10:15:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.